Best Scharpling Podcasts (2024)

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TOP 50 PHRASES THAT NEED TO DIE! LIVE MUSIC FROM SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE! DOUG IN OCEANBRIDGE! JOHN GENTLE! FRUITBODIES! 3:12:04

1h ago3:12:04

3:12:04

Phones ring on the topic: TOP 50 PHRASES THAT NEED TO DIE! Hear an exclusive live set of music from Pasadena's own, SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE! Tom gets a call from DOUG IN OCEANBRIDGE! The one and only JOHN GENTLE swings by the studio to visit Tom! Plus, hear the debut song from the new music series 'Live From Six Steps Down' featuring Fruitbodies! SUPPORT …

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Who the $%@! is Winston??? 1:57:06

42m ago1:57:06

1:57:06

Tom and Julie throw a wrench in Producer Brett’s marriage by having him repeatedly text his wife images of Terry Fator’s turtle puppet Winston while she’s at work. Plus they watch clips of horror legend Tom Savini talking about the horrors of Vietnam on Nickelodeon! A short lived 90s sitcom starring Andrew Dice Clay and Reel Big Fish! A couple of k…

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Tom Scharpling, Ryan Barton, Kelsy Abbott - Matrix ch04 25:44

2h ago25:44

25:44

The Matrix — Chapter 4 Tom Scharpling (The Best Show with Tom Scharpling) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Kelsy Abbott (Uncle Grandpa) plus an improv interview with Ryan Barton (Upright Citizens Brigade). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and …

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Arden Myrin, Our Close Friend 51:01

13h ago51:01

51:01

The Boys welcome back ARDEN MYRIN to fix The Bachelor. See Hollywood Handbook live and livestreamed with special guest John Early this Weds at the Dynasty Typewriter in LA! Click for tickets Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Ad…

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Corey Harris of Mother 13 53:47

4m ago53:47

53:47

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from COREY HARRIS OF MOTHER 13! (Originally Aired December 7th, 2022.) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.c…

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LIVE MUSIC FROM PALEHOUND! KEILI FROM WFMU! TERRI TATE! ERIC WHITE! OPEN PHONE TUESDAY! 3:03:14

1d ago3:03:14

3:03:14

It's the return of OPEN PHONE TUESDAY on the Best Show! PALEHOUND perform a killer set live in the Best Show Forever Dog Theater! Tom talks to friend of the show, WFMU DJ KEILI! And friend of the show ERIC WHITE stops by with his mother, TERRI TATE to talk about her new book! Plus, Tom reveals his love of social media stars Eddie N Chooch! Another …

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Kurt Vile 1:13:44

2d ago1:13:44

1:13:44

On this episode of Apology, host Jesse Pearson speaks with the musician Kurt Vile about his favorite biographies of fellow musical artists, his love for Denis Johnson and Flannery O'Connor, his writing process, copying vs. stealing, and more. This episode is sponsored by Sci-Fi Fantasy.

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Tommy Orange, Our New Books Friend 46:34

3d ago46:34

46:34

The Boys welcome back TOMMY ORANGE to discuss his new book Wandering Stars. See Hollywood Handbook live and livestreamed April 24th at the Dynasty Typewriter in LA! Click for tickets Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise …

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Public Domain Orgy 1:39:43

4d ago1:39:43

1:39:43

Clip Commander Cool Brett opens up the Double Threat Clip Vault this week so that Tom and Julie can pick their own clips, including - William Friedkin talking crap about Al Pacino! Resort Christians singing about coffee! Plus Julie tells a Frank Zappa story and Brett tells a new Big Chicken story. Also The Joy of Sex, dIrty diapers, Dirty Rotten Sc…

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Matt Mercer, Will Hines, Josh Lieb - Matrix ch03 24:37

3d ago24:37

24:37

Matt Mercer (Critical Role) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Josh Lieb (The Daily Show, What We Do In the Shadows) plus improv legend Will Hines. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian o…

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Master Shake/Petey From The Future 39:13

7d ago39:13

39:13

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from WFMU, legendary caller Petey visits the studio, while he and Tom take calls from MASTER SHAKE (Dana Snyder) and a strange call from PETEY FROM THE FUTURE! (Originally Aired on WFMU on February 1st, 2005). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every F…

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LIVE MUSIC FROM DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT! ALBERTINA RIZZO & JAMES FRITZ! WHICH ARTIST DO YOU WANT TO SEE BEFORE THEY GO AWAY? 3:10:22

9d ago3:10:22

3:10:22

Hear a mind-blowing live set from Canadian rockers DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT! The very funny ALBERTINA RIZZO and JAMES FRITZ stop by and talk to Tom about his first time seeing Bruce Springsteen live! Phones ring on the topic: WHICH ARTIST DO YOU WANT TO SEE BEFORE THEY GO AWAY? The Horseman talk about opening up a new business venture together called…

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MUNA, Our Music Friends 51:27

10d ago51:27

51:27

The Boys prepare for Headgum Fest with NAOMI MCPHERSON and KATIE GAVIN from the band MUNA. Check out the new season of Muna’s podcast Gayotic here! See Hollywood Handbook live and livestreamed April 24th at the Dynasty Typewriter in LA! Click for tickets Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Lik…

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Top 10 Worst Black-and-White Movies of All Time 2:00:57

16d ago2:00:57

2:00:57

Tom and Julie pick the worst black-and-white movies of all time, including the dancing skeletons, "win one for the Gipper," and films by Woody Allen and Louis CK. Plus sweatpants, British humor, rank the hunks of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, laser shows, C. Everett Koop, Babyland General Hospital, and the world’s biggest pepper grinder! CLI…

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David Javerbaum, Laura Krafft - Matrix ch02 28:24

11d ago28:24

28:24

The Matrix - Chapter 2 David Javerbaum (The Tweet of God, An Act of God, The Daily Show) novelizes and narrates a scene from The Matrix, plus Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report, The Crazy Ones). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we…

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Tribute To Joe Flaherty 50:01

18d ago50:01

50:01

The Best Show remembers the late great and hilarious Joe Flaherty. Tom was honored to interview Joe on The Best Show in May of 2023. From his acting in movies and television to his brilliance on SCTV in his youth, hear the stories and remember the man and legend in this week’s Best Show Bests. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES…

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MARTIN COURTNEY (REAL ESTATE)! LIVE MUSIC FROM MARNIE STERN! COLIN BURGESS & RYAN MARTIN BROWN! PHILLY BOY ROY! 2:59:29

16d ago2:59:29

2:59:29

MARTIN COURTNEY from REAL ESTATE talks to Tom about their new album Daniel, bad sandwich chains, what makes New Jersey great, and more! The amazing MARNIE STERN plays a stellar live set of music! COLIN BURGESS and RYAN MARTIN BROWN swing by to discuss their new film Free Time! All this, plus the triumphant return of PHILLY BOY ROY! SUPPORT THE BEST…

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D’Arcy Carden, Our Possible Halftime Show Friend 53:37

17d ago53:37

53:37

The Boys audition D’ARCY CARDEN to perform at next year’s Super Bowl Halftime show. See Hollywood Handbook live and livestreamed April 24th at the Dynasty Typewriter in LA! Click for tickets Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Ad…

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My Name is Bond. Gold Bond. 1:39:20

23d ago1:39:20

1:39:20

Tom and Julie watch a clip of a reporter who loves tubas and Producer Brett tells not one but two great stories! One about impersonating Julie on the phone and the other about a murderous ancestor! Plus advice for what to do when you meet Vincent D'Onofrio, Grease fails, the new CATS, more Dawson’s 50 Load Weekend talk, Julie tries to summarize Sta…

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Rob Delaney, Chase Mitchell, Seth Morris - Matrix ch01 28:37

18d ago28:37

28:37

The Matrix - Chapter 1 Rob Delaney (Catastrophe) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) plus Seth Morris (Big Mouth, College Town Podcast). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to noveliz…

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Patreon Preview - Meet My Friends The Friends Season 5 - Episodes 1 & 2 42:05

21d ago42:05

42:05

Enjoy these free episodes of our Patreon exclusive podcast "Meet My Friends The Friends", the ultimate Friends recap podcast, hosted by Tom Scharpling! In these episodes, the ninety-eighth and ninety-ninth episode of Friends are discussed. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow …

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TOP 50 ROBOTS OF ALL TIME! LIVE MUSIC FROM MEATBODIES! REBECCA ODES & ALAN LICHT FROM LOVE CHILD! DEL TACO FROM OLDBRIDGE! 3:03:10

23d ago3:03:10

3:03:10

Phones ring on the topic TOP 50 ROBOTS OF ALL TIME! (Find out if E.T. is a robot!) The incredible MEATBODIES perform a LIVE SET of music featuring songs from their brand-new album Flora Ocean Tiger Bloom out now! REBECCA ODES and ALAN LICHT from the legendary band LOVE CHILD chat with Tom about their brand new career-spanning compilation Never Mean…

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Brennan Lee Mulligan, Our Dropout TV Friend 48:48

24d ago48:48

48:48

The Boys help BRENNAN LEE MULLIGAN fix Dropout. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com…

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Independence Day: Full Season 4:35:28

24d ago4:35:28

4:35:28

Independence Day - the whole damn movie, novelized in one giant audiobook-style episode. Hear ID4 as you've never heard it before, as told by 20 comedy writers, and narrated by Will Forte, Chris Parnell, Beanie Feldstein, Tony Zaret, Craig Ferguson, Aparna Nancherla, Adam Pally, Andy Daly, Josh Johnson, Mae Whitman, Jon Wuster, David Pressman, Kevi…

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Podcast: The Theft 1:38:05

25d ago1:38:05

1:38:05

Tom and Julie confront Producer Brett about his recent appearance on Podcast: The Ride to discuss steampunk restaurant Toothsome's Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, an appearance that was only made possible after original guest Tom had to cancel due to illness. LISTEN TO PODCAST: THE RIDE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-the-r…

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The Gary The Squirrel Show! With James Urbaniak, Scott Rogowsky, Anna Roisman & James Fritz! 1:34:49

29d ago1:34:49

1:34:49

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, GARY THE SQUIRREL hosts the very first episode of his hit talk show, THE GARY THE SQUIRREL SHOW. Guests include JAMES URBANIAK, SCOTT ROGOWSKY, ANNA ROISMAN and JAMES FRITZ! (Originally Aired November 9th, 2022) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available ever…

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ALICE WETTERLUND! LIVE MUSIC FROM SPECIAL INTEREST! TERENCE IN NORTH SOUTHBRIDGE! 2:37:07

1M ago2:37:07

2:37:07

Tom chats with actor/comedian ALICE WETTERLUND about sci-fi, robots, and her hit show Resident Alien! Live Music from SPECIAL INTEREST! Tom vents on the last season of Curb with The Horseman! Plus, Tom gets a call from TERENCE IN NORTH SOUTHBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/The…

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Zach Woods, Our Close Friend 44:52

1M ago44:52

44:52

The Boys talk to ZACH WOODS about all his famous roles. Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a…

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PATREON LIVESTREAM: Wheel of Impressions 1:27:55

1M ago1:27:55

1:27:55

Please enjoy this unlocked Patreon Livestream from November 2023 where Tom and Julie play Wheel of Impressions and Brett smashes a geode! Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod Thank you! Love you!! We'll be back with a new ep…

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Big Paul In Forestbridge 41:08

1M ago41:08

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BIG PAUL IN FORESTBRIDGE! (Originally Aired on November 23rd, 2023.) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreo…

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PATREON GREATEST HITS! S&W/Q&A! MAKE MIKE MARVEL! FOUR HORSEMEN! JOHN GENTLE! 3:11:07

1M ago3:11:07

3:11:07

CHECK OUT WHAT YOU'RE MISSING ON PATREON! This week we've got four episodes of Patreon bonus shows for you: S&W/Q&A Make Mike Marvel The Four Horsemen The John Gentle Show IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR SUBSCRIBE TO THE BEST SHOW PATREON! New bonus show episodes every Sunday plus full video episodes, ad free audio episodes, t-shirt club, and more!! http…

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